JP2017125983A - Imaging apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide, in an imaging apparatus where an external connection terminal becomes usable through firmware upgrading by a user, a lid having a structure preventing a user from easily opening/closing the lid when the external connection terminal is unusable, and allowing a user to open/close the lid when the external connection terminal is usable, the lid having a dust-proof and drip-proof performance.SOLUTION: An external connection terminal lid includes a holder configured to cover a finger hook part of the lid when an external connection terminal is unusable so as to prevent the lid from opening or closing. When the external connection terminal is usable, the holder can be removed, allowing easy opening/closing by the finger hook part. The external connection terminal lid has a dust-proof and drip-proof performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a cover part for protecting an external connection terminal of a video camera.

  Conventionally, professional video cameras cannot be used at the time of release, but there are external connection terminals that can be used by upgrading. Such an external connection terminal is provided with a terminal for external connection before the version upgrade, and the external connection terminal can be used by upgrading the firmware.

  For this reason, when the external connection terminal cannot be used before the version upgrade, the lid is attached to the external connection terminal and fixed with a screw or the like so that the lid does not easily open. Then, when the external connection terminal can be used due to the version upgrade, the cover can be opened and closed by removing the screw that has fixed the cover, and the external connection terminal can be used.

  However, if the screw is removed and the lid is removed to open and close the lid, the drip-proof and dust-proof performance of the external connection terminal will be reduced. In order not to reduce the drip-proof and dust-proof performance of the external terminal even after the version upgrade, the lid had to be fixed with a screw every time after using the external connection terminal.

  On the other hand, according to Patent Document 1, in an imaging apparatus having a replaceable exterior cover, the replaceable exterior cover has a first lid for protection of external connection terminals, product drip-proof, and dust-proof. According to the shape, there is a replaceable second lid, and even if the second lid is removed, the first lid enhances the drip-proof and dust-proof performance.

JP 2014-44914 A

  However, in the above conventional example, since the second cover of the external connection terminal is not fixed with a screw, the cover can be opened even when the external connection terminal cannot be used, and the user can connect the cable to the external connection terminal. Can be connected. In addition, in a state where the external connection terminal can be used, there is a problem that the two lids must be opened and the cable must be inserted.

  For this reason, when the external connection terminal cannot be used, the user cannot easily open and close the lid, and when the external connection terminal can be used, the user can easily open and close the lid, and the dust and splash proof performance. There is a need for a lid with:

In order to solve the above problems, an imaging apparatus according to the present invention provides:
In the imaging apparatus having a lid that covers the external connection terminal, the lid includes a holder that covers a part of the lid and is fixed to the imaging apparatus main body, the lid has a finger rest, and the holder has a finger rest on the lid. It is characterized by covering at least a part of.
Another feature of the imaging apparatus according to the present invention is that
The main body cover has a notation indicating the specifications of the external connection terminal, and the notation is covered with the fixed cover.
Further, other features of the imaging apparatus according to the present invention are as follows:
The lid is an elastic member.

  According to the imaging device of the present invention, when the external connection terminal cannot be used, it is possible to prevent the easy opening and closing by covering the finger hook portion of the external connection terminal lid. Further, in a state where the external connection terminal can be used, the lid can be easily opened and closed by the finger hook portion of the external connection terminal lid, and can be provided with a dustproof and splashproof performance.

Left front side view of imaging apparatus main body according to an embodiment of the present invention Imaging device body left rear side view of an embodiment of the present invention Left front side view with lid of imaging device main body according to an embodiment of the present invention Left rear side view with lid of imaging device main body of embodiment of the present invention Image pickup device body cable connection left front side view of embodiment of the present invention Imaging device body cable connection left rear side view of the embodiment of the present invention The USB cover periphery exploded view of the imaging device of the embodiment of the present invention USB jack cover simple figure Jack holder simple figure Enlarged view of the USB jack cover of the image pickup apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. Cross-sectional view of the USB jack cover of the image pickup apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  In the imaging device according to the present embodiment, the surface viewed from the lens (front lens) side is the front surface, the surface facing the front surface is the back surface, the right surface when viewed from the front surface is the right surface, and the left surface when viewed from the front surface is the left surface. The upper surface as viewed from the front is referred to as the upper surface, and the lower surface as viewed from the front is referred to as the bottom surface.

≪Explanation of the whole imaging device≫
FIG. 1 shows an imaging apparatus 100 according to the present invention, and is a perspective view of the imaging apparatus 100 as viewed from the upper left side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the imaging device 100 has a replaceable imaging lens unit 102 arranged on the front side and a battery 103 for supplying power on the back side with respect to the main body unit 101. Has been.

  Next, a detailed description of the main body 101 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The connectors mounted on the main body 101 will be described in order.

  The D tap connector 104 is a power connector that can supply power to an external video light or an external monitor.

  The wireless communication connector 105 is a connector that can connect a wireless communication unit capable of transferring photographing data by wireless communication by connecting to the main body.

  The microphone input connector 106 is an XLR connector, and when an external microphone is connected to the main body, a signal input to the external microphone is sent to the imaging device 100, and signal processing is performed by a board mounted on the main body. Audio can be recorded.

  The lens connector 107 is a connector for transmitting a signal from the lens to the main body by connecting to a cable disposed in the imaging lens unit 102.

  The card connector unit 108 has a recording medium disposed inside the lid. The USB connector 109 can perform wireless communication by connecting a USB communication unit described later.

  Next, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the image pickup apparatus 100 as viewed from the upper left side.

  The external monitor connector 201 is a connector for electrically connecting the EVF that can be attached to the main body and the main body, and an image input from the imaging lens unit 102 by connecting a cable from the EVF to the main body. Can be output to the EVF.

  The HDMI (registered trademark) cable connector 202 is a communication cable for transmitting video and audio, and can output video and audio input from the imaging lens unit 102 to an external monitor.

  The wired LAN cable connector 203 can be connected to the Internet by connecting a LAN cable.

  The photographing information output connectors 204 and 205 are connectors for outputting information at the time of photographing, and can output information such as a time code and a GEN lock by connecting to an external device.

  Monitors 206 and 207 are connectors for outputting a video signal input from the imaging lens unit 102. In this embodiment, BNC connectors are used.

  A return signal connector 208 is a connector for inputting external information, and when shooting using a plurality of cameras, it is possible to display images taken by other cameras on the monitor of the imaging apparatus 100. Yes, using a BNC connector.

  The SDI connectors 209, 210, 211, and 212 are connectors for outputting SDI signals to the outside and use BNC connectors.

  By connecting the remote control terminal 213 to the remote control unit, the input signal can be input to a MAIN substrate (not shown) mounted on the main body 101 and the imaging apparatus 100 can be operated.

  The rank connector 214 can operate the imaging apparatus 100 by connecting a rank remote controller.

  The audio output stereo connector 215 can output the sound recorded by the imaging apparatus 100 to the outside as a stereo signal.

  The audio output monaural connector 216 can output the sound recorded by the imaging apparatus 100 to the outside as a monaural signal.

  Similarly, the audio output monaural connector 217 can also output the sound recorded by the imaging apparatus 100 to the outside as a monaural signal, the audio output monaural connector 216 outputs channel 1, and the audio output monaural connector 217 receives the channel. 2 is output.

  The power connector 218 is a connector for supplying power to the imaging apparatus 100.

≪Description of Jack cover≫
Next, the connector lid will be described with reference to FIGS.

  3 and FIG. 4 are views in which a protective cover and a lid for preventing intrusion of dust and water droplets are attached to each connector with respect to the entire image pickup apparatus shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 3 shows the imaging apparatus 100 of the present invention, and is a perspective view of the imaging apparatus 100 as viewed from the upper left side.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the D tap connector lid 301 is a cover for protecting the D tap connector 104, and the wireless communication connector lid 302 is a cover for protecting the wireless communication connector 105.

  The front terminal cover 303 has a shape in which the arm is divided into two from the main body fixing portion, and the respective tips are covers that protect the microphone input connector 106 and the lens connector 107.

  The USB jack cover 304 is a cover that protects the USB connector 109. One end of the USB jack cover 304 is fixed to the main body by a jack holder 305.

  Next, FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the image pickup apparatus 100 as viewed from the upper left side.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the middle jack cover 401 is divided into two arms from the main body fixing portion, and the respective ends are covers for protecting the external monitor connection connector 201 and the HDMI cable connector 202.

  A wired LAN jack cover 402 is a cover for protecting the wired LAN cable connector 203.

  The BNC cover 403 is divided into two arms from the main body fixing portion, and each tip is a cover that protects the photographing information output connectors 204 and 205.

  The monitor cover 404 is a cover for protecting the monitors 206 and 207 and the return signal connector 208 from the main body fixing portion.

  The SDI cover 405 is a cover for protecting the SDI connectors 209, 210, 211, 212, and the remote control terminal 213 from the main body fixing portion, with the arms divided into five arms.

  The L rear cover 406 is divided into two arms from the main body fixing portion, and the respective ends protect the rank connector 214 and the audio output stereo connector 215.

  The rear jack cover 407 has three arms protruding from the main body fixing portion, and each tip is a cover for protecting the audio output monaural connector 216 and the audio output monaural connector 217.

≪Explanation of diagrams with cables connected≫
Next, the figure which connected the cable using FIG. 5, FIG. 6 is demonstrated.

  5 and 6 are diagrams in which cables are connected to the connectors, respectively, with respect to the entire image pickup apparatus shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 5 shows the imaging apparatus 100 of the present invention, and is a perspective view of the imaging apparatus 100 as viewed from the upper left side.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the D tap cable 501 is a cable connected to the D tap connector 104, and is an L-shaped cable.

  A wireless communication unit 502 is a unit connected to the wireless communication connector 105 and is an L-shaped unit.

  A microphone input cable 503 is a cable connected to the microphone input connector 106.

  A lens cable 504 is a cable connected to the lens connector 107.

  The USB communication unit 505 is a unit connected to the USB connector 109 and is an L-shaped unit.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the D-tap cable 501, the wireless communication unit 502, and the USB communication unit 505 have few protrusions from the main body and are less likely to be destroyed even when arranged on the side surface.

  Next, FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the imaging apparatus 100 as viewed from the upper left side.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the external monitor connection cable 601 is a cable connected to the external monitor connection connector 201.

  The HDMI cable 602 is a cable connected to the HDMI cable connector 202. The cable has a screw for fixing the connector, and is prevented from being broken by being closed in a screw hole provided in the main body. Can do.

  A wired LAN cable 603 is a cable connected to the wired LAN cable connector 203.

  A BNC cable 604 is a cable connected to the photographing information output connector 204.

  A BNC cable 605 is a cable connected to the photographing information output connector 205.

The BNC cables 606 and 607 are cables connected to the monitors 206 and 207. The BNC cable 608 is a cable connected to the return signal connector 208.

  BNC cables 609, 610, 611, and 612 are cables connected to the SDI connectors 209, 210, 211, and 212, respectively.

  A remote control cable 613 is a cable connected to the remote control terminal 213.

  The rank cable 614 is a cable connected to the rank connector 214. The XLR 5-pin cable 615 is a cable connected to the audio output stereo connector 215.

  The XLR 3-pin cable 616 and the XLR 3-pin cable 617 are cables connected to the audio output monaural connector 216 and the audio output monaural connector 217, respectively. The XLR 4-pin cable 618 is a cable connected to the power connector 218.

≪Jack cover explanation≫
Next, details of the USB jack cover 304 and the jack holder 305 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the image pickup apparatus main body as viewed from the rear left side, and is an exploded view around the USB jack cover 304.

  As shown in the figure, the USB connector 109 is attached to a left side cover 701 that covers the left side of the imaging apparatus main body. In order to protect this terminal, the USB jack cover 304 is disposed.

  A fixing screw 702 is for fixing the jack holder 305 and the left side cover 701.

  Next, details of the USB jack cover 304 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIGS. 8A and 8B are diagrams showing a single unit of the USB jack cover 304, FIG. 8A is a diagram showing an external surface side, and FIG. 8B is a diagram showing an internal surface side. is there.

  Since the USB jack cover 304 is used as a jack lid that can be opened and closed by the user in a state where the USB connector 109 can be used, a finger hook 801 is provided so that the USB jack cover 304 can be opened and closed. Further, the main body connecting arm 802 is inserted into a hole provided in the left side cover 701, and has a structure that does not easily fall off from the main body by the convex portion 803 at the tip. The claw portion 804 has a shape for fixing the USB jack cover 304 and the left side cover 701 and is elastically deformed so that the USB jack cover 304 and the left side cover 701 are engaged. Similarly, the press-fitting boss 805 has a shape for fixing the USB jack cover 304 and the left side cover 701, and is fixed by press-fitting the press-fitting boss 805 into the hole. For this reason, the USB jack cover 304 is made of an elastic member.

  Next, details of the jack holder 305 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 9 is a view showing the back side of the jack holder 305, and the fixing surface 901 shown in the drawing is a surface that contacts the external surface of the USB jack cover 304. The fixing rib 902 is a surface that contacts the finger rest 801. A screw seat surface 903 is a surface in contact with the left side cover 701.

  Next, connection around the USB jack cover 304 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 10A shows a state in which the USB connector 109 cannot be used, and shows a first state in which the USB jack cover 304 and the jack holder 305 are fixed to the left side cover 701 with fixing screws 702. Yes. The jack holder 305 is disposed so as to cover a part of the USB jack cover 304, particularly a finger hook portion, so that the user cannot easily open and close the USB connector 109 when the USB connector 109 cannot be used. Yes. The jack holder 305 is fixed to the left side cover 701 by the fixing screw 702. As a result, the USB jack cover 304 cannot be opened and closed.

  Next, FIG. 10B shows a second state in which the USB connector 109 can be used, and shows a state in which the jack holder 305 and the fixing screw 702 are removed.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (b), the function notation 1001 of the USB connector 109 is printed around the screw fixing portion of the left side cover 701, and is covered by removing the jack holder 305. The function notation 1001 becomes visible.

  FIG. 11A is the AA cross section shown in FIG.

  As shown in the figure, the main body connecting arm 802 and the claw portion 804 are arranged on the side opposite to the side of the USB jack cover 304 provided with the finger hooking portion 801. The fixing surface 901 and the fixing rib 902 cover the finger rest 801, and the left side cover 701 and the jack holder 305 are fixed by fixing screws 702. Further, since the claw portion 804 engages with the left side cover 701, the jack holder 305 is structured not to be easily opened.

  Next, FIG.11 (b) is the BB cross section shown in FIG.10 (b).

  As shown in the figure, since the jack holder 305 is removed, when the finger hooking portion 801 is pulled up, the main body connecting arm 802 is pulled out, and the convex portion 803 is pulled out until it contacts the left side cover 701. It has become. Further, when the finger hooking portion 801 is pulled up, the claw portion 804 is detached from the left side cover 701 in order to open while rotating with the main body connecting arm 802 as a fulcrum.

  With the above configuration, when the USB connector 109 is not usable, the finger hooking portion 801 of the USB jack cover 304 is covered and fixed by the jack holder 305, so that it cannot be easily opened and closed. Also, when the USB connector 109 is ready for use, the USB jack cover 304 can be easily opened and closed using the finger hooking portion 801.

  Although the present invention has been described in detail based on preferred embodiments thereof, the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments, and various forms within the scope of the present invention are also included in the present invention. included. A part of the above-described embodiments may be appropriately combined.

100 imaging device, 101 main body, 102 imaging lens, 103 battery,
104 D tap connector, 105 wireless communication connector,
106 microphone input connector, 107 lens connector, 108 card connector,
109 USB connector, 201 External monitor connection connector,
202 HDMI cable connector, 203 wired LAN cable connector,
204, 205 photographing information output connector, 206, 207 monitor,
208 Return signal connector, 209, 210, 211, 212 SDI connector,
213 Remote control terminal, 214 rank connector,
215 audio output stereo connector, 216 audio output monaural connector,
217 audio output monaural connector, 218 power connector,
301 D tap connector lid, 302 wireless communication connector lid,
303 Front terminal cover, 304 USB jack cover,
305 jack holder, 401 middle jack cover,
402 Wired LAN jack cover, 403 BNC cover, 404 Monitor cover,
405 SDI cover, 406 L rear cover, 407 rear jack cover,
501 D tap cable, 502 wireless communication unit,
503 Microphone input cable, 504 Lens cable, 505 USB communication unit,
601 External monitor connection cable, 602 HDMI cable,
603 wired LAN cable, 604-612 BNC cable,
613 remote control cable, 614 rank cable, 615 XLR 5-pin cable,
616 XLR 3-pin cable, 617 XLR 3-pin cable,
618 XLR 4-pin cable, 701 Left side cover, 702 fixing screw,
801 Finger hook part, 802 Body connecting arm, 803 Convex part, 804 Claw part,
805 Press-fitting boss, 901 fixing surface, 902 fixing rib, 903 screw seat surface,
1001 Function notation

Claims (3)

In the imaging apparatus having a lid that covers the external connection terminal, the lid has a finger hook portion, a holder that covers at least a part of the finger hook portion, and the first state in which the holder is fixed to the main body And an image pickup apparatus having a second state in which the holder is removed. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the main body cover has a function notation of an external connection terminal, and the function notation is covered with the fixed cover in a first state. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the lid is an elastic member.